De kop
Example: De kop van het artikel is groot en duidelijk.
Definition
"De kop" in journalism refers to the headline or title of an article, designed to grab attention and summarize the main point of the story. It is usually printed in large, bold letters at the top of the article to attract readers quickly.
Etymology
The term "de kop" literally means 'the head' in Dutch, reflecting how the headline sits at the 'head' or top of a newspaper or article. This metaphorical use highlights its importance as the first thing readers see, much like the head is the top part of the body.
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"De kop" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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